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SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 67

SSC CHSL - 19 April 2021 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q67

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The marked price of an article is x. After allowing two successive discounts of 20% and 16% on the marked price, it is sold for Rs. 504. What is the value of x?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 750

Given:

S.P. = Rs.504

Formula Used:

S.P.=M.P.×(100−D1)100×(100−D2)100S.P. = M.P. \times {(100 - D_1)\over 100} \times{(100 - D_2) \over 100}

Explanation:

According to the given question,

504=x×(100−20)100×(100−16)100 504 = x \times {(100 - 20)\over 100} \times{(100 - 16) \over 100}

504=x×80100×84100 504 = x \times {80 \over 100} \times{84 \over 100}

x = 750

HEnce the required answer is Rs. 750.